Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Robin A. Schaap
Mar 31, 2020
Robin Auty Schaap died on March 31, 2020, at home. She was born in NYC on March 12, 1924, daughter of Woodbury Auty and Rita Sorensen Auty. She was a Delmar resident for over 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years “Pete” Leonard Schaap. She was a founding member of the Bethlehem Community Church, which began...
Joan F. Krathaus
Mar 26, 2020
Joan Krathaus, a long-time member in the artist community in the Capital District, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2020 at the Teresian House in Albany, New York. She had been under their care for the last few months with congestive heart failure. She was 85 years. Joan was born on February 18, 1935 to Joseph C. and Marion F....
Millicent N. Snyder
Mar 21, 2020
Millicent N. Snyder, age 97, passed away March 21, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1923 in Corning, NY to the late William and Lucy (Merrills) Beckwith. Millie grew up in Corning, NY and was married May 11, 1945 to Stanley Snyder, who was also of Corning and her high school sweetheart. They celebrated 66 years together until his...
Marian S. Davis
Mar 17, 2020
Marian S. Davis, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany after a short illness. Born in Albany, NY on January 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Marian R. (Hoffman) Smith. Marian was active in many community organizations including the Delmar Progress Club, where she served...
Helen J. Crisafulli
Mar 11, 2020
Crisafulli, Helen J. “Nell” Helen J. Crisafulli (Palmatier) passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2020 with members of her loving family by her side. Helen was born on October 16, 1931 in Rensselaer, NY to Harold Palmatier and Katherine Palmatier (O'Rourke). She married the love of her life, Carmelo (Charlie) Crisafulli in 1952 and they shared 66...
Colleen A. Leonard
Mar 5, 2020
Colleen Ann Leonard, 75, of Glenmont, NY passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Thursday night March 5th in St Peter’s Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit surrounded by her daughter and special friends. Colleen was the wife of the late James Leonard of Delmar, the mother of Shawn Colleen Snyder of Slingerlands (David Doyle,) daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Riley...
Agnes R. Neumann
Mar 4, 2020
Agnes R. (Schrader) Neumann, 90, of Delmar died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 after a brief illness. Born on October 23, 1929 in Oswego, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth Schrader and was predeceased by her thirteen siblings and her husband of 57 years, Richard H. Neumann. Agnes...
John James Palange
Mar 3, 2020
John J. Palange, 60, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. John was larger than life, the most interesting man in the room, and a best friend to all who knew him. He loved his wife and children with all of his big heart, made his sister laugh at life’s absurdities, and his nephews can fondly recite endless “John...
Frank A. With
Feb 28, 2020
Frank A. With, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020, with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, Frank was the son of the late Benjamin and Victoria With, Lithuanian immigrants. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics and Economics from Siena College. A World War II veteran, Frank...
Robert R. Zick
Feb 27, 2020
Robert Roland Zick passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Hon. Judge Leon Zick and Mildred Zick. Robert {Bob} graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Psychology before enlisting in the Army. After the Army Bob began working for Southworth Machinery. At the time...
Iva S. Veltman
Feb 24, 2020
Iva (Starker) Veltman passed from this life into the next on February 24, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a long life, well-lived. Born to John and Mabel Starker on May 15, 1922, Iva lived her entire life in Albany County. She was a graduate of Albany High school and married Herbert Veltman on August 3, 1946 and the two...
Catherine A. Lee
Feb 16, 2020
DELMAR - Catherine A. Lee, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Albany on January 28, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. Lee, Sr. and Amelia (Collen) Lee. She is survived by her siblings, Charlene (Robert) Breedon of Feura Bush, Marilynn (Christopher) Orr of Selkirk, and Raymond Lee, Jr.,...
Marion R. Giordano
Feb 15, 2020
Marion R. Giordano, 82, of Cedar Hill, NY, passed away at her home on February 13, 2020. Marion was born in Delmar, the daughter of the late Stanton and Florence Loux Frisbee. Marion worked at Robinson’s Boutique in Albany, a job she cherished, before starting a family. Marion loved gardening and homemaking. She spent sunny days outside her beautiful home...
Sandra Goodman
Feb 14, 2020
Sandra Goodman, 74, of Glenmont, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, at home. Sandy was born on November 15, 1945 to Edwin Scott and Gladys Speers and grew up in Palmyra, NY. Soon after graduating from Palmyra-Macedon high school, she began a very successful career at Blue Cross and Blue Shield that spanned 40 years. Sandy was an extremely skilled...
Phyllis E. Van Alstyne
Jan 30, 2020
Phyllis E. Van Alstyne passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born January 4, 1917. She worked on the family farm for many years. Phyllis spent many years as a Sunday School Teacher at the former Albany Wesleyan Church in Albany, NY. She worked at numerous local businesses in Delmar including the LJ Mullen Pharmacy. She stayed strong for...
Irma M. Scoons
Jan 25, 2020
DELMAR – Irma M. Scoons passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to Charles and Dorothy (Bloomingdale) Quay on October 2, 1932, sister to Charles Jr. and Mary Lou. Irma graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and married her high school sweetheart Clifford J. Scoons on...
Larissa M. Suparmanto
Jan 20, 2020
Larissa Marie Suparmanto, 34, of Delmar passed away suddenly on January 20th, 2020 at home. She was born in Albany, NY on August 16th, 1985 to Armanto and Deborah Suparmanto. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. Larissa began her undergraduate studies of Biology at Carnegie Mellon University, then continued her studies to earn a Bachelor of Science...
Douglas O. Zoller
Jan 20, 2020
DELMAR – Douglas O. Zoller, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Watertown, NY on October 7, 1948, he was the son of the late George C. and Marilyn (MacMillan) Zoller. Doug attended Mont Pleasant High School, and then enlisted in the Marine Corps and honorably served...
Clark H. Galloway
Jan 16, 2020
Clark Hamilton Galloway, 95, of Delmar, New York died suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Clark was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Cynthia Morgans Galloway, and daughter, Marguerite Galloway Candrea. He leaves a son, Stewart Galloway (Julie); son-in-law, Ronald Candrea, his grandchildren, Suzanne Eyerman (James), Carolyn Candrea Smith, David Candrea (Marion), Emily Galloway,...
Mafilda Cavanagh
Jan 10, 2020
Mafilda “Mafil” Cavanagh, 72, of Delmar, NY, formerly of Riverdale, NY, passed away on January 10, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children, and entered into eternal life hearing whispered words of encouragement, reassurance, and love. Born December 1, 1947 in Alcantara, Romblon, Philippines, she is predeceased by her parents Primitivo and Romana Galicia Tabo, as well...